Buy a Smart Phone Now, or Wait for iPhone?
Walt Mossberg answers questions about whether to buy a smart phone now or wait for the iPhone, boosting the range of a wireless connection, and removing junk programs that come with a new computer.
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How Can I Get New Gadgets for Vista Sidebar?
Walt Mossberg answers questions about getting new Gadgets for Vista Sidebar, the type of keyboard on the BlackBerry Curve, and whether the iPhone will allow third-party programs to be installed.
Is There a Tool to Help Send Large Files Over the Internet?
Walt answers questions about sending large files over the Internet, buying a combo PDA/cellphone, and sharing music on the same local area network.
Is Security Prudent for a Smart Phone?
Walt answers questions about security for smart phones, finding desktop computers with Microsoft Vista Ultimate preinstalled, and changing iTunes authorizations.
Printing Wirelessly from a Digital Camera
Walt answers questions about printing wirelessly from a digital camera, Intel processors and playing iTunes songs on a Treo.
Questions About Apple’s iPhone
This week, Walt was swamped with questions about Apple’s hot new iPhone, from replacing the battery to deleting emails.
Comparing the Treo and BlackBerry
Walt answers questions about PDAs, Microsoft Office 2003’s compatibility with Vista and memory upgrades for a MacBook Pro.
Using the iPhone Overseas for Data Purposes
Walt answers questions about using an iPhone overseas for data purposes, running Microsoft Office 2000 on Vista and using broadband-provider email in two locations.
Uninstalling Games to Increase Disk Space
Walt answers readers’ questions about whether deleting games helps boost disk storage space, the security risks of using Parallels, and getting tokens for Ooma.
Moving a 25 GB File From a Mac to a PC
Walt answers readers’ questions about moving a 25 gigabyte file from a Mac to a PC, switching the iPhone to horizontal mode, and enlarging font size.
Vista Incompatibility and Start-Up Issues
Walt answers questions about Windows Vista complaints, using antivirus software when running Windows on a Mac, and transferring large files.
Surfing the Web on a Television Set
Walt answers questions about surfing the Internet on a television set, the security of Apple’s Safari Web browser for Windows computers, and the cost of AT&T’s wireless service for laptops.
Running Windows Vista on a Mac
Walt answers questions about running Windows on a Macintosh computer, using one monitor for watching TV and computing, and turning digital photos into a printed book.
Removing Songs from an iPhone
Walt answers questions about removing songs from an iPhone, setting the wallpaper on a computer desktop, and automated online backup services for PCs.
Creating Files for Older Versions of Office With the 2007 Edition
Walt answers questions about creating files with the latest version of Microsoft Office that users of older versions can use, moving Outlook contacts to a Macintosh program, and reinstalling Windows XP.
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